German Conversation · Level 6
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German word
international
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌɪntɐnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/
Meaning
- adjectiveinternational
Example
Ein internationaler Konzern hat viele Büros.
An international corporation has many offices.
More examples
Ein internationales Team arbeitet an dem Projekt.
An international team is working on the project.
Core concept
A shared space, connection, or activity spanning national borders.
Common phrases
internationales Team
international team
internationale Zusammenarbeit
international cooperation
Similar words
weltweit: Found across numerous countries and regions worldwide.
global: Extending across the world or affecting it as a whole.
grenzüberschreitend: Taking place across national borders or extending beyond them.
Definition in German
International beschreibt eine Sache oder eine Beziehung, die mehrere Länder betrifft oder zwischen Staaten besteht.
Word origin
International combines Latin inter, meaning 'between', with nation and the adjectival suffix -al, entering modern European languages through French and English usage.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, international takes normal German endings, as in ein internationaler Konzern and mit internationalem Bezug.